Bringing fun, energy and a killer repertoire to every event, Fraudio are experts at filling dance floors across the UK. Performing well known rock and pop from the 50's to present day, expect to hear music from The Beatles, Kasabian, Oasis, The Killers, David Bowie, Elvis Presley, Arctic Monkeys and... Read more...

The Sparks are a professional and energetic Rock & Pop Party band! Experienced pro musicians with a big sound, The Sparks cover the very best music from the 1950's to Modern day! Expect hits from The Beatles, Elvis, Queen, Stevie Wonder, Bruno Mars, Kings Of Leon, The Killers, Bon Jovi, Journey, Gun... Read more...

High energy rock, pop & soul party band GoldBeat's repertoire features floor fillers from Michael Jackson to Bruno Mars, Kings of Leon to Ed Sheeran & Stevie Wonder to Prince plus loads more. Having been educated in three of the UK's top music schools & with years of both national & international gi... Read more...

The Supertones are a fantastic four piece rock and pop covers band, specialising in contemporary classics. With a stunning live show, performing everything from The Kinks to The Killers, The Supertones are sure to rock your function!

Soiree are an eclectic, professional and entertaining band of professional musicians, bringing energetic performances to weddings and functions across the UK. With notable performances at the prestigious Glastonbury Festival, The Hilton Hotel (London), and Proctor & Gambles Christmas Party, Soiree a... Read more...

A vibrant, young 5 piece band who love to perform and see audiences let loose and get up onto the dance floor! With flawless female vocals and a band to match, One Wild Night will work closely with you to provide a perfect night of entertainment!

Want help finding your perfect Surrey wedding band?

If you would like assistance finding the perfect live band for your wedding in Surrey, simply give us a call or submit the quick enquiry form below and one of our talented entertainment coordinators will be happy to assist.

Sugar are a fresh, cool & talented acoustic trio. Performing both relaxed & upbeat material, old & new, the trio cover music from the Beatles to Bruno Mars, Rihanna, Stevie Wonder and more! Having wowed crowds for Google, BBC, P&O Cruises and more, this trio as a must have act for any special occasi... Read more...

Soulisphereare an energetic 5–12 piece ensemble whose wireless rigs render them boundless and indispensable if you want your dance floor filled. The band have performed in Oman, Italy, Singapore, France, Azerbaijan, Spain and the Philippines. Soulisphere have performed at such prestigious venues as ... Read more...

The High Rollers deal never fail to wow a crowd. With 3 part harmonies & sound fx, there live sets deliver an incredibly full sound. Specialising in Pop, RnB, Hip Hop, Rock, Indie & more, The High Rollers are high energy, engaging and very, very entertaining!

Take you & your guests back to the 60s & 70s with the truly authentic & charismatic Motown Vogue. This 7 piece band perform classics from artists such as Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, The Jackson 5 & more! Vocal Trio also available!

The Ultimate Guide To...Booking Wedding Bands

What is a wedding band?

A wedding band is a group of musicians who specialise in playing live music for weddings. There’s a huge range of wedding bands you can choose from, depending on the style of wedding you’re planning and the vibe you’d like to create, including:

Each type of band will help you to create a personalised ambiance for your special day, be it the warm, intimate feel of an acoustic and roaming band, the light, romantic atmosphere of an upbeat jazz band, or the fun, rocking feel of a wedding party band.

Many bands offer pared-down or acoustic ensembles to entertain your guests in the daytime, and can provide music tailored specially for your romantic bridal procession, as well as headlining the party as your main evening entertainment.

Offering a self-contained entertainment package, wedding bands will provide everything they need for their performance, including sound and lighting equipment, so there’s no need to hire any additional kit.

Their sets are specifically tailored to weddings, and they will often travel large distances to perform.

How much do Surrey wedding bands cost?

The cost of wedding bands varies, depending on the line-up, and the options each band offers.

In 2017, the average price of a 5-piece band is around £1,600.

This table shows the range of fees for different types of wedding bands:

Booking a band who are local to your venue is a great way to reduce cost, as any travel fees will be minimal. The home town of all Alive Network wedding bands are included on their profile pages, and your Entertainment Coordinator can recommend the best bands near to your venue. However, you don’t need to limit your search to just local bands – your perfect band maybe willing to travel at nominal cost!

Where in Surrey are Alive Network Wedding Bands available to hire?

We work with Wedding Bands across all of Surrey.

Click below to search local Wedding Bands in your nearest city or town:

What music will a wedding band play?

Wedding bands play a real assortment of rock and pop music from the 1950s to current chart acts, performing hits sure to make you move your feet. A standard set list may include song from artists such as:

Alicia Keys

Amy Winehouse

Andy Williams

Aretha Franklin

Billie Holliday

Blur

Bruno Mars

Coldplay

Daft Punk

Dean Martin

Duke Ellington

Ed Sheeran

Ella Fitzgerald

Ellie Goulding

Elvis

Frank Sinatra

Jackie Wilson

James Brown

Jess Glynne

Kings of Leon

KT Tunstall

Louis Armstrong

Marvin Gaye

Michael Bublé

Michael Jackson

Nat King Cole

Nina Simone

Oasis

Otis Redding

Robbie Williams

Sammy Davis Junior

Snow Patrol

Stevie Wonder

Taylor Swift

The Beatles

The Jam

The Killers

The Rolling Stones

Van Morrison

Wild Cherry

The repertoire for each of our wedding bands are featured on their profile pages. Most will tailor their set list to your specific wedding requirements, and this can be discussed with your Alive Network Entertainment Coordinator.

Popular types of wedding band available in Surrey

1. Rock and pop wedding party bands

Often the main evening entertainment at weddings, rock and pop wedding party bands will perform a lively and dynamic set, perfect to fill the dancefloor at your evening reception. Most bands will offer a range of classic and modern rock and pop music, from the 1950s to current chart hits – tracks that the majority of your wedding guests will know and want to party to! They will cover music from the likes of The Beatles, The Jam, Stevie Wonder, Bruno Mars and Taylor Swift.

2. Upbeat jazz bands

Upbeat jazz bands perform classic toe-tapping jazz music for a happy, sophisticated and romantic mood at your wedding celebrations. Sometimes featuring a singer and sometimes instrumental, these bands can range in styles from Gypsy Jazz, Latin Jazz, and modern pop songs with a vintage Jazz twist. For a more standard approach, you can expect traditional jazz tunes like I Get A Kick Out Of You, Cheek to Cheek, My Baby Just Cares for Me, I Can’t Give You Anything But Love, from artists such as Billie Holliday, Nina Simone, Frank Sinatra, and Ella Fitzgerald.

3. Dixieland jazz bands

Incorporating traditional jazz, Charleston music and the sounds of New Orleans, Dixieland jazz bands traditionally play over a 2-beat rhythm, blending trumpets, trombones, and clarinets with a rhythm section. Usually, one instrument will play a melody and the other instruments improvise around that, giving a really loose and fun performance style. You can expect a Dixieland jazz band to cover Dixieland artists like Louis Armstrong, Fats Waller, Kid Ory and Duke Ellington.

4. Acoustic & roaming bands

Whatever atmosphere you’d like to create, acoustic and roaming bands can offer a variety of engaging unplugged musical vibes, ranging from chilled-out to lively and high-tempo, and everywhere in between! Acoustic and roaming bands can be an exciting, quirky, and interactive option for your wedding. Always warm and intimate, they’re perfect for a relaxed wedding ceremony, a laidback, playful drinks reception, and a fun evening wedding reception. Unbound by cables, some bands wander among your guests as they perform. Some offer the option of ‘jukebox’-style song requests off the cuff, and exciting musical mash-ups, getting everyone involved! From traditional guitar-based acoustic bands to a capella barbershop quartets, mariachi, and bluegrass bands, our artists cover a broad range of styles and genres. Most will also include versions of popular chart music, to amuse and entertain, from Bon Jovi and The Beatles to Lady Gaga and Justin Timberlake.

5. Soul bands

With origins in RnB (rhythm and blues), jazz, and gospel music, the music that soul bands perform combine tantalising tempos and strong, heart-felt vocals. A soul band will perform songs from artists such as James Brown, Little Richard, Jackie Wilson, Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye, and Otis Redding. Most will also perform a soulful twist on modern classics, and tunes by artists like Amy Winehouse, Bruno Mars, Beyoncé and Rihanna.

6. Rat Pack and swing bands

If you’re looking for a cool, modern vintage wedding theme, Rat Pack and swing bands are ideal. Equally smooth and glitzy, these bands will cover Rat Pack classics by Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Junior and Dean Martin, and – with one foot in the jazz camp – they will also perform a range of timeless hits spanning the last 70 years, including music by Louis Armstrong, Nina Simone, and Glenn Miller. Most will perform modern hits in a swing style, such as Michael Bublé and Robbie Williams, which you and your guests will love! You can choose to have the full, big band experience to raise the roof, or opt for a toned-down version, according to the vibe you’d like to create at your wedding.

The evening entertainment can be turned up a few notches, with additional members and instruments added to perform a dynamic and energetic party set. A wedding band can play music for the all-important first dance too, with many offering the option to learn a special song of your choice, given enough notice. They can also provide a DJ option so that you and your guests can party all night.

The benefit of booking one band for the whole day’s celebration is that costs and logistics are minimal, particularly compared with the option of hiring several separate performers for your wedding day.

Space considerations at your event

Volume - How loud is a wedding band?

To some extent, the volume of your band will be dictated by the line-up, instruments and room acoustics at your venue. Live bands can give exhilarating evening performances, and their volume often reflects this – usually in the region of 95 dB – 110 dB. The sound will obviously be quieter if you opt for a smaller, pared down or acoustic version for your daytime entertainment.

If offering the option to perform background music or music for a wedding ceremony, the musicians will play in a tone and volume to match with your event needs.

How long will a wedding band play for?

Our wedding bands usually offer two 60-minute performances, though many can perform for longer if needed. You could spread out a two-hour performance by splitting it into three 40-minute sets. Most bands are flexible to fit in with your evening, and will usually take a break of around 15 minutes between sets, during which time they will provide background music from an MP3 player or laptop.

If providing the evening entertainment, a wedding band would typically arrive at 6pm, get set up and perform that all-important sound check by 7.30pm to 8pm, get changed and ready to start the first performance by around 9pm. The second performance would then start around 10.30pm, until a normal curfew of midnight. Many wedding bands offer longer performances or DJ sets at an additional cost, including finishing times of 1am and 2am. You can find the booking options on each wedding band’s profile page. These times serve as an example – the band will always liaise with you and will tailor what they are doing on the night to your particular needs.

How much space will a wedding band need?

The table below shows approximately how much space wedding bands of different sizes require:

Size of Wedding Band

Performance Space Required

3-piece band

3 x 3 metres

4-piece band

4 x 3 metres

5 and 6-piece band

5 x 3 metres

7-piece band and bigger

5/6 x 4 metres

How long will it take for a wedding band to set up?

Depending how close to the performance space a wedding band can park, unloading, setting up and performing their sound-check will take around 60 – 90 minutes.

Some busy city hotels require bands to load in via a supplier’s entrance, using a shared staff elevator, which can increase set up times.

Following their performance, it takes a wedding band around 45 – 60 minutes to pack down and load out.

What equipment will a wedding band need?

Most wedding bands need:

parking provision with easy access to the venue

a secure, lockable changing room

sturdy, armless chairs for acoustic musicians

a dedicated, suitably-sized, safe, dry, flat performance area or stage

if performing outside – by prior agreement – they will need cover from the ever-changing elements to protect from either direct sunlight or any chance of rain!

good lighting, especially if playing in a marquee, for example

a minimum of four 13 amp power sockets, depending on the line-up

refreshments – soft drinks and a hot meal, for example, depending on how long you’ve booked them for

If you are planning a large wedding with over 200 guests, you may need to hire a separate PA system to fill the large venue. Your dedicated Entertainment Coordinator will be happy to discuss the requirements for specific wedding bands.

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